Tag Archives: Ty Smith

Hughes led Devils get litmus test against Islanders

The Devils are off to a good start in this shortened 56-game season. With second-year center Jack Hughes leading the way with six points (2-4-6) including a statement two goal, assist game in a 4-3 win over the Rangers on … Continue reading

Posted in Devils, Game Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Kreider is right about this loss being a learning experience

AP Photo credit New York Rangers via Getty Images It’s easy to get caught up in the end result. By the end of the night, the MSG scoreboard read: Devils 4 Rangers 3. It would be easy to point out … Continue reading

Posted in Battle Of Hudson, Column, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quinn to stick with lineup for tonight’s Hudson battle between the Rangers and Devils

It isn’t a revelation that the Rangers will go with the same lineup that won convincingly over the Islanders this past Saturday. Coach David Quinn usually will stick with what works for the short-term. How can anyone argue this early … Continue reading

Posted in Game Preview | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Devils stun Bruins at the buzzer

Sometimes you hear the phrase instant classic after a dramatic finish, this afternoon’s matinee between the Devils and the Bruins was certainly one of those games where that would apply. From a team perspective it’s too early to tell whether … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Opening Night: Bruins beat Devils 3-2 after shootout

During training camp, the Devils’ team slogan was ‘eNJoy the ride’ with an accent on the NJ logo for t-shirt purposes. As corny as it might have sounded at first blush, there was a very real message in it…this season … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Opening Night thoughts

Well, the NHL is finally back in the Metro area tonight after a number of games around the league last night, as all three locals return to the ice tonight with the Devils taking on the Bruins at the Rock … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Unsettled camp adds to questions surrounding Devils’ 2021 season

With hockey finally set to return in the next couple of days, I should be excited to see my team play for the first time in ten months. In general there’s always a lot of optimism going into a season … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Devils begin new year with anticipation and questions

Well the moment is finally upon us, and I don’t mean the merciful end of 2020 in a few hours, but rather the moment hockey has finally come back for the Devils and six other teams whose last time on … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Devils draft and offseason thoughts

In what has been a surreal seven months since the Devils’ last game, even having the true 2020 offseason begin this week has a different feel to it. If you’re not paying attention you might not have noticed the NHL … Continue reading

Posted in Devils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ruff criticism misguided as accomplished Rangers assistant takes Devils coaching job

Much has been made of Lindy Ruff in this area from impatient fans. The truth is the Rangers have one of the most polarizing fan bases in all of hockey. Such is the mentality of the New York sports fan. … Continue reading

Posted in Column, Devils, NYRangers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment